Menard retires from BCC

Former state Sen. Joan Menard retired from Bristol Community College on May 30.

Former state Sen. Joan Menard retired from Bristol Community College on May 30.

The acting vice president for workforce development and lifelong learning started at BCC in January 2011 and drew a final salary of $131,763.78, according to Patrick Stone, college spokesman.

"We are eternally grateful for the nearly four years of service Sen. Menard has had here at BCC," said BCC President John J. Sbrega in a news release. "Thanks to her work, we continue to provide excellent service to the people of the SouthCoast when it comes to non-credit educational opportunities and business support."

Menard was "an incredible asset" who helped create a one-stop Workforce Development center at Davol Street that has "grown leaps and bounds." Menard will continue to provide consulting services to BCC "on a limited basis as we need her," Sbrega said in the release.

The Center for Workforce and Community Education connects individuals, organizations, and businesses with BCC's comprehensive training, consulting, and pre-employment services.